White Castle, Louisiana facts for kids
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White Castle, Louisiana
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Location of White Castle in Iberville Parish, Louisiana
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Location of Louisiana in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
| Parish | Iberville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.73 sq mi (1.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
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| • Total | 1,722 |
| • Density | 2,349.25/sq mi (907.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
70788
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| Area code(s) | 225 |
| FIPS code | 22-81375 |
White Castle is a small town located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, in the United States. It's part of the larger Baton Rouge metropolitan area. In 2010, about 1,883 people lived there. By 2020, the population was estimated to be around 1,722 people.
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A Look at White Castle's History
The town of White Castle was created from a large farm called "White Castle" plantation, which belonged to George Wailes. Near this area, you can also find the Nottoway Plantation, a very old and famous mansion built before the American Civil War.
How White Castle Started
White Castle became a town in the 1880s. Many people moved there because of the growing logging industry. They cut down lots of cypress trees from the nearby swamps.
When most of the cypress trees were gone, the town's main business went back to the sugar cane industry. This industry had been important in the area since the late 1700s.
Sugar Mills and Local Businesses
Over time, smaller sugar mills on individual farms were replaced by bigger mills that served many farms. By 1970, White Castle had three large sugar mills. Today, only one, called Cora Texas, is still working. It's located just south of White Castle.
In the past, people from nearby areas like Samstown and Bayou Goula would come to White Castle to shop. The town had many different stores, including clothing stores, a shoe store, a jewelry store, and grocery stores. There was even a movie theater called Castle Theater, which closed in 1959.
The Chemical Industry Arrives
In the 1950s, chemical companies started building plants along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. This brought new jobs and helped White Castle's economy grow into the 1980s.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living within White Castle's town limits has stayed between 1,900 and 2,200 for the last forty years. However, the areas just outside the town have seen their populations grow.
Where is White Castle?
White Castle is located in the southeastern part of Iberville Parish. It sits on the south bank of the Mississippi River. You can find it at these coordinates: 30°10′7″N 91°8′48″W / 30.16861°N 91.14667°W.
Louisiana Highway 1 goes through the town. If you travel northwest on this highway, you'll reach Plaquemine, which is about 10 miles away and is the main town of Iberville Parish. If you go southeast for the same distance, you'll get to Donaldsonville.
The town of White Castle covers a total area of about 1.9 square kilometers (0.74 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.41%, is water.
Who Lives in White Castle?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 603 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,850 | 206.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,289 | 23.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,566 | −31.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,499 | −4.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,692 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,839 | 8.7% | |
| 1960 | 2,253 | 22.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,206 | −2.1% | |
| 1980 | 2,160 | −2.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,102 | −2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,946 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,883 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,722 | −8.6% | |
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The table below shows the different groups of people living in White Castle as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 125 | 7.26% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 1,553 | 90.19% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.12% |
| Other/Mixed | 29 | 1.68% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 | 0.75% |
In 2020, there were 1,722 people living in White Castle. Most of the residents, about 90.19%, were Black or African American. About 7.26% were White, and smaller percentages were Native American or of mixed backgrounds.
White Castle's Economy
Even though the town is called White Castle, there are no White Castle fast-food restaurants there!
The town's economy relies on a few key things. One important business is the Cora Texas Sugar Mill. It's one of the biggest sugar mills in the United States. Also, the Nottoway Plantation and Resort just outside of town helps the local economy by attracting tourists.
Famous People from White Castle
- Kate Walker Behan (1851-1918), a leader in clubs and a person who gave money to good causes.
- Ronald Martin, an American football player who plays as a safety.
See also
In Spanish: White Castle (Luisiana) para niños
